Gels, 50/1000 mg, 60 tablets

Product description: The active ingredients Vildagliptin / Metformin belong to a group of medicines called "oral anti-diabetic drugs". Vildagliptin / Metformin is used to treat adult patients with type 2 diabetes. This type of diabetes is also known as non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Vildagliptin / Metformin is used when diabetes cannot be controlled through diet and exercise alone and / or with other medicines used to treat diabetes (insulin or sulfonylureas). Type 2 diabetes develops if the body does not produce enough insulin, or if the insulin produced does not work properly. Diabetes can also develop if the body produces too much glucagon. Both insulin and glucagon are produced in the pancreas. Insulin helps lower blood sugar levels, especially after meals. Glucagon stimulates sugar production in the liver, leading to increased blood sugar levels. How Vildagliptin / Metformin works: Both active ingredients, Vildagliptin / Metformin, help regulate blood sugar levels. The active ingredient Vildagliptin causes the pancreas to produce more insulin and less glucagon. The active ingredient Metformin helps the body use insulin more effectively. It has been proven that this medicine reduces blood sugar levels, helping to prevent diabetes complications. Usage instructions: The amount of Vildagliptin / Metformin a person should take depends on their condition. Your doctor will tell you exactly how many tablets of Vildagliptin / Metformin to take. Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Contact a doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure. The recommended dose is: one film-coated tablet of 50 mg / 850 mg or 50 mg / 1000 mg twice daily. If you have kidney impairment, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose. The doctor may also prescribe a lower dose if you are taking a diabetes medication called sulfonylurea. The doctor may prescribe this medicine alone or with other blood sugar-lowering medicines. When and how to take Vildagliptin / Metformin: Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Take one tablet in the morning and the other in the evening with or immediately after food. Taking the tablet immediately after a meal reduces the risk of stomach upset. Continue following the dietary recommendations given by your doctor. If you are on a weight control diet for diabetes, it is especially important to continue this while taking Vildagliptin / Metformin. If you take too much Vildagliptin / Metformin: Contact a doctor or pharmacist immediately if you take too many tablets of Vildagliptin / Metformin or if someone else takes your tablets. Medical supervision may be necessary. If you need to see a doctor or go to the hospital, take the medication packaging with you. If you forget to take Vildagliptin / Metformin: Take the missed tablet with your next meal unless you are going to take one anyway. Do not take a double dose (two tablets) to make up for the missed one. If you stop treatment with Vildagliptin / Metformin: Continue taking this medicine as prescribed by your doctor until blood sugar is controlled. Do not stop taking Vildagliptin / Metformin unless your doctor tells you to. If you have questions about how long to use this medicine, contact your doctor. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you have any questions about using this medicine. Warnings and precautions: Do not use Vildagliptin / Metformin if: you are allergic to Vildagliptin or Metformin or any other ingredients of this medicine. Talk to your doctor before taking Vildagliptin / Metformin if you think you are allergic to any of these substances. you have uncontrolled diabetes, for example, severe hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid weight loss, lactic acidosis (see "Risk of lactic acidosis" below), or diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a condition where substances called ketone bodies accumulate in the blood, which can lead to diabetic coma. Symptoms include stomach pain, rapid and deep breathing, drowsiness, or breath with an unusual smell of fruit. recently had a heart attack, or have heart failure, serious circulation problems, or breathing problems, which may be signs of heart issues. severe kidney impairment. serious infection or dehydration (loss of body water). undergoing contrast X-ray (a special type of X-ray involving injectable dye). liver problems. heavy alcohol consumption (daily or occasional). breastfeeding. Risk of lactic acidosis: Vildagliptin / Metformin can cause a very rare but very serious side effect called lactic acidosis, especially if the kidneys do not work properly. The risk of lactic acidosis increases with uncontrolled diabetes, severe infections, fasting for long periods, alcohol intake, dehydration, liver problems, and any medical condition that reduces oxygen supply to part of the body (such as acute heart diseases). Consult your doctor for more information if any of these apply to you. Stop taking Vildagliptin / Metformin temporarily if you have a condition related to dehydration (severe fluid loss), such as severe vomiting, diarrhea, fever, heat exposure, or if you drink less fluids than usual. Talk to your doctor for more information. Stop taking Vildagliptin / Metformin and contact a doctor or hospital immediately if you experience any symptoms of lactic acidosis, as this condition can lead to coma. Symptoms of lactic acidosis include: stomach pain, muscle cramps, general discomfort with severe fatigue, difficulty breathing, low body temperature, and slow or irregular heartbeat. Components: The active ingredients are Vildagliptin / Metformin. The treatment is available in two different strengths and manufactured in different forms: each film-coated tablet of 50 mg / 850 mg contains 50 mg Vildagliptin and 850 mg Metformin hydrochloride (equivalent to 660 mg Metformin). each film-coated tablet of 50 mg / 1000 mg contains 50 mg Vildagliptin and 1000 mg Metformin hydrochloride (equivalent to 780 mg Metformin). Product details: Brand: Galvus Quantity: 60 tablets Product model: Tablets Product type: Tablets